Association Between Air Quality Index and Risk of Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

    October 2025
    Meng-Chieh Li, Chun-Ying Wu, Hsiu J. Ho … Chen-Yi Wu
    Studysummary This study found a significant positive association between higher air quality index values and the incidence of alopecia areata, with a clear dose-response relationship observed among the participants.
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